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Agatha Christie had her own favorite mysteries—and a few she couldn't stand. Discover the Christie books she loved most and the ones she wished readers would stop recommending.
Nitya Rao|
The history of the phrase "Don't cry over spilled milk" is a bit murky, but when to use it is clear.
Chelsea Thatcher|
Discover the Civil War origin behind the phrase "hold the fort," from General Sherman’s battle signals to popular gospel hymns.
Jane Alexander|
A German educator in the 1800s compared children to plants, and kindergarten was born!
Logan DeLoye|
How an irritating acquaintance became shorthand for a computer glitch.
Paul Anthony Jones|
The term "suffragette" originated to belittle a group of women's rights activists who used more aggressive, sometimes violent tactics than typical suffragists.
Jane Alexander|
Where the phrase came from and what it really means.
Paul Anthony Jones|
Most people believe the phrase "close, but no cigar" comes from a fairground tradition, but a paper trail reveals something stranger.
Matt Hoffman|

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